Israel JACOBS

(1726-1796)

JACOBS, Israel, a
Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Perkiomen Creek,
Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pa., June 9, 1726; attended
the public schools; engaged in agricultural and mercantile
pursuits; member of the colonial assembly 1770-1774; elected as a
Pro-Administration candidate to the Second Congress (March 4,
1791-March 3, 1793); resumed agricultural pursuits; died in
Providence Township about December 10, 1796; interment probably in
graveyard of the Friends Meeting House.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present